I have a Tikka T3 lite in 308 paired with a Leupold VX 3i, great rifle. I, too, got it from fine firearms in 2012 I think. I prefer Leupold as well and have the VX 2 on another rifle (don't think they make the VX2 anymore). The Ruger and Savage are good guns too. They'll all last you a long...